Praslin is the second largest of the Seychelles' granite islands, and its beaches are the main reason many visitors come. In a small area you will find very different stretches of coast: long, gently shelving bays with calm water, little coves between granite boulders, and beaches with no reef, where the waves are plainly felt. Which beach suits you therefore depends less on its reputation than on whether you want to swim, snorkel, stroll or simply have some peace.
Anse Volbert, also known as Côte d’Or, is the beach with the most accommodation, restaurants and small shops. The water is shallow and usually calm, which makes it a good choice for families. Anse Lazio in the north-west is one of the best-known beaches in the Seychelles. With no protecting reef offshore, the beach shelves steeply and the surf can be strong. Other bays such as Anse Georgette, Anse Kerlan, Anse Takamaka or Grand Anse each have a character of their own.
The maps below show the individual beaches with their location and nearby accommodation. For how to get from beach to beach on the island, see Travelling by bus and Car hire. General information about the island is on the Praslin page, and you will find more beaches elsewhere in the Seychelles under Dream beaches. Which months suit which coast is explained in Best time to visit and Climate & weather.
